And I also imagine that if you ever told someone that you were going to Columbia for some coke, they'd never believe that you meant the fizzy beverage.

Reminded me: Late 80's - my boss went somewhere out of country, can't remember where, and had that problem - she ordered a Coke (the drink) by the pool while with a group of friends. The waiter came back, lifted the lid from the tray and there was a line of cocaine. Plus he wanted $600.00. She went off on the guy...